Hadi Nazari, a 23-year-old hiker, survived 13 days lost in the NSW bush thanks to his access to water sources. Found hydrated, he had only consumed muesli bars and berries during his ordeal. His survival is considered 'very lucky' by authorities.
Officers have revealed one 'key' element which kept hiker Hadi Nazari alive after he became lost and 'disorientated' in dense NSW bushland for 13 days. Mr Nazari, aged 23, went missing on December 26 in Kosciuszko National Park after failing to arrive at the Geehi campground to meet up with friends. He was miraculously discovered by other hikers off the circuit walk near Blue Lake about 3.15pm on Wednesday.
NSW SES South Eastern Zone Deputy Commander Superintendent Matt Price told Sky News Australia the 23-year-old had access to water, which was a 'key thing' that kept officers hopeful for his survival. Mr Nazari kept himself hydrated with water he found in creeks and waterways in the high country which indicated to officers he 'had been moving around'. During the strenuous 13-day ordeal, the young hiker had only eaten two muesli bars he discovered in a hiking hut and berries from foraging. NSW Police Riverina District Commander Superintendent Andrew Spliet described Mr Nazari's circumstances in the remote bushland as 'very lucky'. 'A lot of things have gone in his favour to try to come out here with a successful result with this one,' he said.
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